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NATURAL GAS CONVERSION
TO BE INSTALLED ONLY ON OR IN A
NON-COMBUSTIBLE ENCLOSURE
Note: Recommended clearances must be maintained.
Tools Required:
7mm Drill, Thin (2.5mm diameter) at recess ,
Screw Driver, Adjustable spanner, Phillips head
screw driver.
GAS PIPING
1. (a) A minimum pipe diameter of 15mm is
required for inlet piping. A lever operated
shut-off valve should be installed within 1
metre of the appliance for servicing the unit.
(b) Where it is not practical to install solid
tube AGA certied to AS/NZS 1869 class
A stainless steel braided hose can be
installed. This hose assembly must comply
with NZS5601 Gas Installations, pipe sizing
tables and shall not exceed 3 metres in
length. The internal diameter of the hose
must not be less than 10mm.
2. Check with local and state plumbing and
heating codes regarding sizing of the gas lines.
3. All gas pipe connections must be sealed with a
gas pipe compound resistant to Natural Gas.
4. Installation of a drip leg if required in the gas
supply line must conform to NZS5601.
5. When checking for gas leaks, do not use an
open ame. Use a soap and water solution and
check for bubbles indicating gas leakage.
6. Installation of 1/8” NPT plugged tapping,
accessible for test gauge connections, is required
upstream of the gas supply connection.
Warning
Improper installation, adjustment, alteration,
service or maintenance can cause injury or
property damage. Read the instructions thoroughly
before installing or servicing this equipment.
SERVICING INSTRUCTIONS
Appliances should be serviced at least annually
and servicing must only be carried out by a
Licensed Plumber or Authorised Person.
Clean the Burner Ports and top with a Soft Brush.
Inspect and clean all combustion air inlets, then
replace the Burner ensuring it is rmly secured.
Minimum Clearance for Ventilation:
Rear 600 mm Side 600 mm
Conversion ONLY to be done by an authorised person.
Overall Dimensions
Length Width Height
BQ1022 2218mm 600mm 1240mm
NOTE TO THE INSTALLER:
1. The injector size is increased by removing the
Propane Nozzle (outer brass cap) and leaving
the Natural Gas Nozzle in place. Ensure the
Natural gas nozzle is still tight and in correct
position; and the hole size is correct. Main
burners is 1.5mm, Rear Burner 1.6mm and
Side burner 1.75mm.
2. The gas valve plug by-pass orices must
be increased. This is done by removing
the control knob from the front of the valve
spindle; insert thin at recess screwdriver into
the end of the spindle, locate the screw end
and turn the screw a ¼ turn Clockwise.
3. The gas hose connection point orice must be
increased to diameter 7.0mm.
4. The gas hose connection point is inside the
right hand cabinet at the rear, 50cm up from
the base panel.
Air for combustion is provided by openings in the
side and bottom of the combustion chamber.
TEST OPERATION OF APPLIANCE
BEFORE LEAVING.
WARNINGS
• Improper installation, adjustment, alteration, service or maintenance can cause injury
or property damage.
• Read the instructions thoroughly before installing or servicing this equipment.
• THIS APPLIANCE MUST NOT BE INSTALLED OR USED INDOORS.
• NATURAL GAS APPLIANCE. TO BE INSTALLED ONLY BY AN AUTHORISED PERSON.
• THE AUTHORISED PERSON WILL PROVIDE A CERTIFICATE OF COMPLIANCE.
• A suitable AGA approved natural gas pressure regulator must be installed in the pipeline and be set
at 1 kPa.